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Sly Stone, the visionary frontman of the pioneering funk-and-soul group Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82. A towering figure in music, Stone led a multiracial and multi-gender band that broke cultural and musical barriers with hits like "Everyday People" and "Family Affair." His influence can be heard in the work of countless artists, including Prince and Outkast. We look back at his revolutionary sound and enduring legacy.

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